Businesses, defense groups urge support for KC-46 basing at Rickenbacker

Nov 5, 2025

Proponents including the Ohio Chamber and Central Ohio Defense Group told the Veterans and Military Development Committee that Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base is well-suited to host KC-46 Pegasus tankers and urged passage of HR243 to send a state-level signal to decision-makers.

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Supporters of House Resolution 243 testified that Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in central Ohio should be considered a preferred site to host the U.S. Air Force's KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft.

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